Oceans 52 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Lincolnshire
Oceans 52 holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 50-52 High Street, Epworth, DN9 1EP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 1,339 rated places in North Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 56. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ← Oceans 52 | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Oceans 52 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oceans 52, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
| Epworth Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Bennys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Curry Leaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Epworth Youth Club Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| The Sugar Sweet Crystal Shop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Wesley Memorial Church/Hall Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Oceans 52
What is Oceans 52's food hygiene rating?
Oceans 52 has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Oceans 52 safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Oceans 52 last inspected?
Oceans 52 was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oceans 52?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oceans 52 compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Oceans 52 holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Oceans 52 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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